Bank of Japan’s 2% inflation target in sight but monetary policy unchanged

Some policymakers at the Bank of Japan see inflation approaching a 2% target, according to a summary of the bank's January meeting.

But despite consumer prices creeping up in the country, policymakers cautioned against exiting crisis-mode stimulus.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong sets COVID-19 vaccination target for schools

The Hong Kong government is setting COVID-19 vaccination targets for schools, in order for them to be allowed to reopen. Schools have been closed for the past week amid an outbreak of the Omicron variant in the city. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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Paralympian named Australian of the Year

Paralympian and Wimbledon champion DYLAN ALCOTT says he'll be an outspoken Australian of the Year after he was awarded the honour last night.

The 31-year-old says his purpose is to change perceptions, so people with a disability are given more opportunities.

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US Markets down ahead of Fed meeting results

Another rollercoaster day on Wall Street on Tuesday, as the US Federal Reserve began its meeting on whether to raise interest rates.  The Dow Jones closed lower but well off its session lows.

Kate Fisher reports

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US seeks oil & gas suppliers in case Russia stops supplies

The US is working out plans to supply Europe with oil and gas should
Russia cut off supplies to the continent amid mounting tensions over
Ukraine.

President Biden has also warned he would be prepared to impose
sanctions on the Russian leader himself should he invade Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Second police officer dies after New York City shooting

A second New York police officer has died after a shooting in Harlem on Friday.

The Mayor of the city has introduced a new plan to tackle gun crime
following the attack.

Sarah Walton reports

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Neil Young threatens to pull music from Spotify over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformation

The rock star Neil Young has demanded that his music be removed from Spotify over what he called vaccine misinformation spread by the podcaster Joe Rogan.

The Joe Rogan Experience is the most popular podcast on the streaming platform.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Bookings surge for U.K. travel industry as government prepares to relax COVID test rules

In the U.K., the travel industry is seeing a big uptick in bookings after the government relaxed COVID-19 testing rules.

From 11th February onwards, fully-vaccinated passengers arriving in the country will not have to take a coronavirus test.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Pfizer begins Omicron Vaccine trial

Pfizer has started a clinical trial to test a new vaccine that specifically targets the Omicron Variant of COVID-19.

The study will look at the safety, tolerability and immune response in adults aged 18-55 in the United States and South Africa.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Omicron specific vaccine trials begin

Clinical trials have begun for an Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine.

Meanwhile N95 masks are now being given away for free in some US pharmacies.

Sarah Walton reports

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Biden Administration expected to brief House & Senate leadership aides on Ukraine/Russia

The Biden administration is expected to hold two classified bipartisan briefings on Tuesday for House and Senate leadership aides and committee staff, on the crisis with Russia and Ukraine.

It comes as 8,500 US troops have been put on heightened alert for a possible deployment to Eastern Europe as Russian troops mass on Ukraine's border.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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IMF cuts global growth forecast as US & China struggle

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth
forecast as the world continues to see rising Covid-19 cases.

The IMF expects 4.4% growth this year, a reduction of half a percent
compared to its previous estimate - mainly driven downwards by the US
and China.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.K. Prime Minister: Russia faces economic sanctions "heavier than anything before" if it invades Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says western allies will respond to any Russian attack on Ukraine with economic sanctions "heavier than anything" they've imposed before.

Johnson discussed the buildup of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine with U.S. President Joe Biden and other European leaders during an urgent video call on Monday.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Floods Kill Nine People in Western Uganda

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The Uganda Red Cross confirms at least 9 people are dead after floods washed down their homes in Kisoro, West of the country.

An unconfirmed number of people are feared missing.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Police investigate Downing St 'parties'

UK police have confirmed they WILL investigate a series of alleged parties held in Number 10 Downing Street during Covid-19 lockdowns. 

It comes as pressure grows on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following even more revelations that he attended a birthday party held for him in the Cabinet Room in June 2020. At the time, social contact indoors was prohibited unless it was for essential work purposes.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Uganda Falling Short of Meeting Education Goals- UN

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The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO warns that Uganda is falling short of achieving the global goal of ensuring free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education by 2030.

Globally, countries set sustainable development goals but there are fears that most of them are not on track to achieve them.

 Isabel Nakirya reports.

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EU treads cautious path amid Ukraine crisis

EU countries have once again affirmed their solidarity with Ukraine and their unity with the United States amid tensions with Russia – but Brussels is taking a different approach to Washington when it comes to evacuating diplomatic staff from Kyiv. European leaders appear to be treading a more cautious path as the Ukraine crisis continues. 

 

From Brussels, Rosie Birchard reports.

 

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MACRON IN BERLIN TO DISCUSS RUSSIA WITH SCHOLZ

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Berlin today to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 

The two are expected to discuss the ongoing tensions on the border of Ukraine and Russia - as concerns grow that conflict could erupt at any moment. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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DOWNING STREET FACES FRESH LOCKDOWN PARTY CLAIMS

Downing Street says the investigation into claims of lockdown-breaking parties was already aware of a celebration for Boris Johnson in June 2020.

Up to 30 people reportedly attended a gathering in Number 10 to sing Happy Birthday to the Prime Minister and share cake.

The opposition Labour Party's renewing its calls for him to resign.

Civil servant Sue Gray is due to report this week on a series of events in and around Downing Street which may have broken Covid-19 rules.

Cabinet minister Grant Shapps says the latest reports won't delay her conclusions.

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Uganda Falling Short of Meeting Education Goals- UN

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The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO warns that Uganda is falling short of achieving the global goal of ensuring free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education by 2030.

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